Secrets of Success For MidLife Entrepreneurs
Boomers and Gen Xers are on the rise as entrepreneurs and the variety of businesses people are starting in mid-life is amazingly diverse. I interviewed 20 of them for my new book, Never Too Old to Get Rich: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Business Mid-Life.
How to Succeed in a Multigenerational Workforce with Lindsey Pollak
A lot of younger workers don’t even notice that someone is older until that person brings it up. If the older worker is excited and energetic and passionate about an issue, that is what you are focused on, and you’re not talking about your age.
Boot Camps For The Globally-Minded
“People now compete globally, and it is intense,” said Erdin Beshimov, a founder and director of M.I.T. Bootcamps, which started five years ago. “The opportunities are much greater for those with a global mind-set.”
5 Ways To Grow Your Family Business
There are the less tangible benefits of being in a family business poised to grow. Family members offer emotional support, which often comes in handy when facing the turbulence and risk of growth. A family firm is also able to make quick decisions — quicker than non-family firms — because of the high-trust environment.
How To Make A Winning Career Transition
Career transition is a process. No rash moves. Don’t get hung up on the daunting thought that you’re reinventing your career. You’re redeploying your skills.
Not Ready To Retire? Three Encore Career Fields To Consider
Writes Vera Gibbons: Encore careers are becoming increasingly popular in retirement. In fact, according to a study by CareerBuilder, nearly 60 percent of workers who are age 60 or older anticipate looking for a new job after retiring.
Startup Tips From 3 Successful Women Entrepreneurs
If you’re thinking about starting a business, a great way to learn how to do it is by speaking with women entrepreneurs who’ve done so successfully. I just had an opportunity to do just that, talking with three I saw at the What’s Next Boomer Business Summit in New Orleans
Jean Chatzky’s Money Tips for Women
“First and foremost, for us, the life we want to create is the target, while money is the tool that helps us achieve it. For many men, it is the other way around.”
Best Moves to Recover From A Lousy Job Interview
(CNN Business) Well, that didn’t go quite as planned. Feel like you just bombed your job interview? Here’s what to do: If you are rambling during an interview, don’t panic. Instead, pivot back to the interviewer. Follow up on questions and highlight skills in your thank you note. Ask references to highlight your skills and […]
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
The older partner can bring decades of experience, potential clients or customers and possibly capital while the younger one can deliver the ambition of someone in the early stages of a career, plus an eagerness to try new ways of doing things.
